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GU53 UFW

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,634 mi
Last recorded74,634 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 UFW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,746 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,864 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,040 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,390 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,652 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs for wear

both front tyres for inner tread wear approching legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,083 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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GU53 UFW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU53 UFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU53 UFW?

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What year was GU53 UFW registered?

GU53 UFW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is GU53 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 UFW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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